MACKNEE, John was born on July 12, 1927, on his family’s farm outside of Canora, SK to Michael and Anna MacKnee. He was the youngest of six children. Although he had wanted to become a doctor, John went to Teacher’s College, after high school, and taught 40 kids in a one-room schoolhouse for several years. After becoming a Christ follower, in 1950, John attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, SK and prepared himself for mission work in India. His ministry in India included literacy work and he learned 2 languages in 2 years. In January of 1956, John was married to Carolyn Strabel, another single missionary from the Chicago area. They had two sons in the following two years, Charles Michael and James Herbert. In 1959, John and his family returned to Canada and he began to teach Bible classes at Millar College in Pambrun. It was there in Saskatchewan, that his daughter, Heather Joy, was born in 1966. John loved to teach the Bible and not only did he have students at the College, but, he toured all of the provinces and many of the States with singing groups from the school, and taught in many churches. His summers were spent teaching at various Bible Camps where he was known as “Uncle Johnny”. His creativity in teaching and in building rock walls and gardens was very evident. As his sons married and their families grew, John and Carolyn spent much time enjoying each one. He continued to travel after he retired, using his gift of teaching the Bible to bless others. After the passing of his beloved wife in March of 2010, John moved to Fort Langley, BC and lived with his oldest son, Chuck, and his wife, Patty. Although he struggled with his health, his faithfulness to teaching God’s Word continued as he led a Bible Study for Seniors in his church, and sent other studies by internet to friends. The last year and a half of his life, he endured dialysis sessions three times a week at the Surrey Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital on Thanksgiving Day, and on Friday, October 12, 2012, God called John home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. John is survived by his children, Chuck (Psychologist at TWU, Langley, BC) and wife, Patty, Jim (Contractor at Enderby, BC) and wife, Ruth Anne, Heather (Missionary at Bolivia); his grandchildren, Jessica, Josh (wife Kate), Jillian, Adrienna and Aaron John (wife Heather); his great-grandchild, Maddox; and by his sister, Polly Roll, (Yorkton, SK). He was predeceased by his loving wife, Carolyn in 2010; and by a granddaughter, Jilleen Joy MacKnee in 1981. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 1:00 pm from Millar College of the Bible, Pambrun, SK with Pastor Brian Smith officiating. The pianist for the service was Vivian Thiessen. Congregational songs included, “And Can It Be” and “All That Thrills My Soul” led by Ron Reynolds as well as, “Faithful One” led by Josh MacKnee. The historical eulogy was shared by Jim MacKnee with tributes brought by Chuck MacKnee and a piano solo, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” by Heather MacKnee. A special song, “Our Father, Which Art in Heaven” was brought by Henry and Vivian Thiessen. The Interment Service was held at the Pambrun Cemetery, Pambrun, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Cecil Machnee, Rodney Gamble, Scott Fraser, Walter Funk, Don McElheran and Leo Bollman. In memory of John MacKnee, donations made to Millar College of the Bible Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.